Postcode report
DH7 7ES Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in County Durham
About DH7 7ES: area rating, property, schools and local change
DH7 7ES is a postcode in Deerness, County Durham, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DH7 7ES, then scores the surrounding small area 53/100 - bottom 48% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DH7 7ES are local prosperity and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DH7 7ES is based on County Durham 026 Census 2021. It covers 7,822 residents, 386 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 62% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 25% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near DH7 7ES, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DH7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £96k from 86 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DH7 7ES can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DH7 7ES by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DH7 7ES is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DH7 7ES
Is DH7 7ES a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 53/100 (bottom 48% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DH7 7ES?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DH7 7ES?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DH7 7ES?
LocaleIQ matched DH7 7ES to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DH7 7ES?
The latest median sold price is £96k based on 86 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DH7 7ES?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.